The Salvation Army will conduct its next regular Advisory Board meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Salvation Army Community Center, 521 W. Broadway. Members and prospective members are invited to attend. Chairman Gary Beach of Mid-First Bank will preside over the meeting.
The Altus Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Friday, March 24, in the Student Center at Western Oklahoma State College. Kiwanian of the day will be Mike Nettles. Jackie Dickerson, director of Emergency Management for the City of Altus will present a program on “Conforming with Homeland Security.” Members and their guests are encouraged to attend. To learn more about Kiwanis, call 477-1355.
A Hunter Safety Class will be held 8 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at the First Baptist Church in Hollis. This is free. For information, call 580-450-7701.
A series of basic firearm safety courses for women will be offered beginning Saturday, March 25, at the Altus Public Library. Class sizes are limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call the library at 477-2890 for course descriptions and requirements.
The Humphreys Alumni/Community Reunion will be held Saturday, March 25, at the Headrick Community Center. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Call Virginia Phillips at 482-0848 for information.
Kiowa County Historical Museum will be taking a trip to Devil’s Canyon on Saturday, March 25. Will leave the museum at 1 p.m. by caravan. Cost is $5.
The Food Pantry of the Church of the Nazarene will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25, at 700 N. Main. Those requesting food assistance should bring a photo ID. Applicants are eligible once every 90 days. For more information, call the church at 482-0964.
A.B.Y. Spring Break Flag Football Playoffs have been rescheduled for noon, Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26. For more information, call 379-4181.
Close To My Heart consultants will be offering a workshop at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Best Western dining room. Come and learn some new techniques. Make a scrapbook page or a gift card set. All supplies will be provided. For more information, call Janet Mitchell at 477-1358 or Marsha Cowart at 563-2445.
The Board of Directors for 3rd District CASA, Inc. will have a regularly scheduled board meeting at noon Monday, March 27, at Western Oklahoma State College student Center. Up-coming fundraising events will be discussed.
Altus Chapter 33, Disabled American Veterans and Unit 33, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will have a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the Towers meeting room. There will be a meal at 6 p.m. All members are encourage to attend.
Chapter CM of P.E.O. will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at the home of Marilyn Buck with Margaret Bex as co-hostess.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is currently taking applications for new volunteers to participate in the April-May training. Training will begin April 20. Classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for three weeks. Potential volunteers must complete a criminal background check, an application and interview before April 15. For more information, call 482-4600 or stop at the CASA office at the NBC Bank, room 222.
Altus Community Players presents “The Not So Famous People’s Radio Show” dinner theatre. Times and dates will be 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 31-April 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Altus Best Western. Tickets available in advance only. Seating is limited. For tickets or information call 482-7138 or 482-1450.
Altus First Baptist Church is sponsoring a four day getaway to Branson from May 8 to 11. Transportation is via a luxury charter bus. Prices vary depending on lodging choice. Prices include transportation, three nights lodging and five shows (including shows with meal provided). Deadline for sign-up is Sunday, April 2. Reservations are limited. Contact Martha Becerra for more information at 482-0230 or church office at 300 N. Main to make reservation.


